Manager, Experiential Design

Manager, Experiential Design

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Our Global Dealer Engagement team builds successful partnerships with our 9,500 dealers and helps them unlock their full potential and increase customer satisfaction. We focus on training and productivity, governance, customer sentiment, diversity, community, retail excellence, systems and process modernization, and rewards and recognition to help our dealers differentiate themselves from the competition and maximize their strengths.

What you'll do...

Design Coordination:

Experiential Design Center of Excellence includes: all tangible elements designed for an in-store, branded experience. This may include spacial design, digital experience, food and beverage, Step into the Lifestyle display, merchandise, parts and accessories, aesthetic enhancements, educational or marketing materials, etc.
Develop project brief in partnership with delivery team;
Responsible for project timelines and resource deployment for on time/on budget delivery;
Coordinate digital and environmental design for seamless integration;
Design communication.

Design:

Produce and coordinate design concepts, presentation material, technical solutions, mock-ups, FFE, brand, exhibit and artwork;
Integration of design research and "Return On Experience";
Liaison with external agencies, Ford business partners, GDE partners;
Center of excellence for human-centered design and design research;
Global retail design standards and guidelines including program-specific design intent documents.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Design, Research or a related field.
5+ years of experience in commercial design or design research
3+ years of experience working with large teams and multiple stakeholders
3+ years of project experience in human experience design

Even better, you may have...

Master’s degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited institution.
Experience delivering design programs across global markets or large retail networks preferred

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK1